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Written by Johnny Green on March 4, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Judges Association Warns Against Reversing Legalization

When some people think about the economics of cannabis legalization, they tend to focus on revenue generation from industry taxes and...

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Written by Hazel Norman on March 4, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malaysia Health Ministry Opens Cannabis-Based Product Registration

A major push for limited medical cannabis policy reform and industry regulations took place in Malaysia in 2022, and the nation passed a...

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Written by Hazel Norman on March 3, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Colombia’s President Calls For Cannabis Legalization

Over the weekend Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged his nation’s Congress to legalize cannabis for adult use, stating in a...

Written by Hazel Norman on February 24, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Industrial Hemp Regulations To Be Reviewed In New Zealand

The global industrial hemp market is already massive, and likely to continue to increase in size for the foreseeable future. According to...

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Written by Hazel Norman on February 24, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Constitutional Challenge To Cannabis Prohibition In Namibia

Cannabis prohibition policies are typically challenged in one of two ways. The first is via the political process, with some countries...

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Written by Hazel Norman on February 19, 2025. Posted in Policy.

French Lawmakers File Cannabis Legalization Proposal

Momentum for cannabis policy and regulatory modernization efforts has increased in recent years in Europe, with three countries—Malta,...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2025. Posted in Policy.

How Does Proposed Swiss Legalization Compare To Other EU Countries?

Currently, national adult-use cannabis legalization measures have been adopted by three European Union member nations. Malta was the...

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Written by Hazel Norman on February 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

99.7% Of Cannabis In France Remains Unregulated

As of 2022, the European Union Drugs Agency estimated that France had the greatest cannabis consumption rate of any of its member...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain Cannabis Regulatory Measure Amended To Address CBD Products

Lawmakers and regulators in Spain are making what appears to be a final push to finally approve and implement a long-awaited medical...

Written by Hazel Norman on February 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Parliament Accepts Low-THC Cannabis Petition

Cannabis products that are low in THC are very popular in many parts of the world right now, particularly in Europe. ‘Cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

An Important Upcoming Election For German Cannabis

Germany is currently home to the most exciting legal cannabis industry in Europe. In addition to adult-use cannabis being legal and...

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Written by Hazel Norman on February 11, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Hemp Flowers Are Now Subject To Austria’s Tobacco Tax

The level of popularity for hemp flowers among cannabis consumers has exploded in recent years, particularly in Europe. ‘Cannabis...

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Written by Hazel Norman on February 11, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta Cannabis Associations Permitted To Sell Concentrates Later This Year

Malta will forever hold the distinction of being the first European nation to adopt a national recreational cannabis legalization...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 5, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Pharmacists Oppose Reclassifying Cannabis As A Narcotic Drug

German pharmacist Florian Sedlmeier and other members of Germany’s pharmacy industry are publicly pushing back on an effort by...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 4, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Government: No Connection Between Cannabis Legalization And Organized Crime

Since the implementation of the first provisions of adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany back on April 1st, 2024, some cannabis...

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Written by Hazel Norman on February 1, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Hemp Pilot

The government in Himachal Pradesh, a state in India, has approved a pilot study to examine the potential benefits of permitting...

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

French Mayor Proposes Cannabis Legalization Referendum

A mayor in France is calling for adults in his country to be able to vote on cannabis legalization. Éric Piolle, the current mayor of...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 27, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Czech Doctors Prescribed 318.7 Kilograms Of Medicinal Cannabis In 2024

According to data from Czechia’s State Institute for Drug Control and as reported locally by BRNO Daily, doctors in the Czech...

Written by Johnny Green on January 25, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain Is Expected To Approve A Medical Cannabis Measure Soon

Lawmakers in Spain are reportedly on track to approve a medical cannabis industry regulation measure before this summer. Spain has long...

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Written by Hazel Norman on January 25, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

37% Of Medical Cannabis Patients In New Zealand Have A Prescription

Modern medical cannabis was first legalized in New Zealand in 2018, with the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme launching in 2020. Since that...

Written by Johnny Green on January 24, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

83 Cannabis Cultivation Associations Have Been Approved In Germany So Far

Germany implemented the first provisions of its new adult-use cannabis legalization model on April 1st, 2024. The initial provisions...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 22, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Can Be An Economic Growth Driver In Germany

If properly regulated and allowed to reach its full potential, Germany’s emerging cannabis industry can serve as an economic growth...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 21, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Public UK Cannabis Legalization Support Outpaces MP Support

According to a recent poll conducted by YouGov UK, the level of support for cannabis legalization among adults in the United Kingdom is...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 20, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Belize Offers Automatic Expungements For First-Time Cannabis Offenders

Cannabis prohibition is one of the most harmful public policies in human history. Starting in the early 1900s, cannabis prohibition has...

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Written by Hazel Norman on January 19, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Rate Of Legal Cannabis Buyers Continues To Increase In Uruguay

Uruguay became the first nation on earth to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization law back in 2013. The first legal...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 19, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Legal Cannabis Cultivators Call For Adult-Use Legalization In Morocco

Legal cannabis cultivators and advocates in Morocco are urging the nation’s lawmakers to adopt recreational cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on January 19, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Where Do Germany’s Political Parties Currently Stand On Cannabis Policy?

Germany’s president previously announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament. Chancellor Olaf Scholz also lost a...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Czechia To Start Regulating Low-THC Cannabis This Year

Starting in July of this year, the Czech Republic will regulate sales of cannabis containing up to one percent THC. The public policy...

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Written by Frank Schuler on January 11, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Canadian Legalization Not Associated With Increase In Work Hour Use

Canada adopted a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure in 2018. Leading up to the adoption of the measure, many cannabis...

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Written by Hazel Norman on January 10, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Are Decreasing In Poland

Medical cannabis reform was implemented in Poland in 2017, and as of November 2022, the nation’s doctors were approving roughly...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 10, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Legal Cannabis Expert Peter Homberg Moves to gunnercooke

Renowned international cannabis policy and industry expert Peter Homberg recently announced that after 12 years at Dentons, he is joining...

Written by Hazel Norman on January 6, 2025. Posted in Policy.

South African Human Rights Commission Urges Police To Halt Cannabis Arrests

Last year South Africa became the latest country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure, codifying a prior landmark...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Top International Cannabis Stories From 2024

This year was one of the biggest years in the history of the cannabis movement for both policy and industry. Below are the best...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 27, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Lawmakers Criticized In Australia For Failing To Legalize Cannabis

A lawmaker in Australia is criticizing his peers for failing to approve an adult-use cannabis legalization measure this year. Legalise...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 27, 2024. Posted in Policy.

France’s Medical Cannabis Trial Receives Another Extension

Health authorities in France recently announced that the nation’s medical cannabis trial experiment will be extended until July...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 22, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Support For Cannabis Legalization In Germany Rises To 59%

Support for comprehensive adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany has increased to 59% according to the results of a new poll...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2024. Posted in Policy.

27 German Jurisdictions Express Interest In Cannabis Model Projects

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) was recently tasked with the responsibility of overseeing adult-use model...

Written by Johnny Green on December 16, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

First Cannabis Higher Education Course Receives Accreditation In Africa

Earlier this year, South Africa’s president signed a measure legalizing cannabis for private use by adults. With the law’s...

Written by Johnny Green on December 15, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Regulated Cannabis Sales Policy Evolves In The Netherlands

Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are permitted by European Union law since they are research-based. Pilot trials involve...

Written by Johnny Green on December 15, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech Constitutional Court Rules In Favor Of Cannabis Educator In Free Speech Case

This week the Constitutional Court in Czechia ruled in favor of a cannabis magazine and its director, asserting in its ruling that a...

Written by Johnny Green on December 11, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Two Berlin Districts Want To Launch Cannabis Pilot Trials In 2025

Germany’s approach to cannabis legalization implementation is multi-phased. The first phase of German legalization, often referred...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 11, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany Finalizes Recreational Cannabis Pilot Projects

A major component of Germany’s adult-use cannabis legalization model involves launching regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 10, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Malta Cannabis Legalization Has Not Led To Increased Consumption Rates

Malta became the first European country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2021. According to the...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Israel Government Offers Co-Financing For Participation At ICBC Berlin 2025

The Ministry of Economy and Industry of Israel has included the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin 2025 as an event for...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 7, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Health Canada: Only 3% Of Cannabis Consumers Obtain Products From Illegal Sources

Every year since 2017, Health Canada has conducted its ‘Canadian Cannabis Survey,’ in which the government agency poses...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 6, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

International Hemp Sector Seeks Science-Based Animal Feed Regulations

Members of the global hemp sector are calling for uniform international science-based regulations for animal hemp feed. Hemp-derived...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 2, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Crimes Are Down 68% In Berlin Compared To Last Year

Cannabis-related crimes in Germany’s capital city were significantly lower for the seven months immediately following partial...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Hospitals Want Greater Medical Cannabis Telemedicine Integration

The German Hospital Association (DKG) and the German Society for Telemedicine (DGTelemed) have issued a joint position paper calling for...

Written by Johnny Green on November 29, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Would Bring France Nearly €3.4Bn In Taxes And Savings

According to the European Union Drugs Agency, France has the highest rate of cannabis consumption on the European continent. Whereas...

Written by Johnny Green on November 28, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech General Practitioners To Start Prescribing Medical Cannabis In 2025

Starting on April 1, 2025, general practitioners (GPs) in the Czech Republic will be authorized to prescribe medical cannabis to...